This section will contain hearing dates, venue, venue information and other useful information related to the hearings.
Speaking at the examination hearings
The right to appear and make your evidence heard by the Inspectors is usually restricted to people who made representations seeking a change to the plan during the consultation on the Deposit Plan. The consultation took place between 18 February and 15 April 2025.
If you are unsure whether you will be allowed to speak, please contact the Programme Officer for advice.
Anyone has the right to attend the hearing sessions as an observer. It is helpful to inform the Programme Officer in advance if you plan to attend.
At the hearings, the Inspector considers all evidence submitted in formal representations, hearing statements and given verbally at the hearings themselves. Once the dates of the hearings have been confirmed, we will provide the programme of hearings, agendas and hearing statements.
Pre-Hearing Meeting (PHM)
A Pre-Hearing Meeting will be held at 09:30 on Tuesday 24 March 2026 at:
County Hall
Atlantic Wharf
Cardiff
CF10 4UW
The PHM is open to all members of the public.
The purpose of the PHM is to discuss procedural matters relating to the Examination, including the draft hearings programme and how the hearings will be conducted.
A draft hearings programme will be made available in advance of the PHM.
The PHM will not be live streamed.
Observing the PHM in person
A limited number of seats will be available for members of the public who wish to observe the PHM in person.
If you wish to attend as an observer and have not already notified the Programme Officer, please do so as soon as possible. Please include your name and the names of all those in your party.
On arrival at County Hall, please wait outside the main entrance where a Council Officer will be available to assist. Please inform them that you are attending the Pre-Hearing Meeting and you will be escorted to Committee Room 1.
The Programme Officer, Kerry Trueman, will be present in the room and available to assist with any procedural queries.
Attendees are advised to arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to allow for registration and seating.
Parking, directions and local transport
Parking is not available on the County Hall site due to the construction of the new Cardiff Arena. Parking is available nearby at the Red Dragon Centre – please note that charges apply. However, parking is free if you spend £6 or more at the Red Dragon Centre.
The nearest bus stop is on Lloyd George Avenue.
The nearest train station is Cardiff Bay station is also on Lloyd George Avenue. Both are a short walk from County Hall.
There are regular bus and train services. Please see Cardiff Bus for local routes or visit TravelineCymru to plan your journey online.
Accessibility
The hearing venue is wheelchair accessible. Disabled toilet facilities are available in the assembly area. Lift access is available from County Hall reception.
If you have any specific access requirements, please contact the Programme Officer as soon as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Wi-Fi
Publicly accessible Wi-Fi is available at the venue. Please speak to the Programme Officer if you require assistance accessing the network.
